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06.12.2020 / 22:24

Second COVID-19 outbreak declared at Village by the Station in Penticton

COVID-19 outbreak after two people tested positive for the virus, including one resident.Interior Health said on Saturday that a member of the staff at Village by the Station in Penticton has also tested positive. Coronavirus: 81 more cases announced for Interior Health region The health authority said all close contacts are in self-isolation and “additional infection control and preventative measures” are being put in place.The current outbreak is not impacting the assisted living and independent living areas of Village by the Station, Interior Health said.

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COVID-19 complacency rampant at first high school in South Okanagan to have exposure, students say

COVID-19 exposure say it’s a wake-up call, as some classmates have become complacent in following on-site safety protocols.On Tuesday night, families of approximately 500 students in Grades 9 through 12 at Princess Margaret Secondary School were informed that a member of the school community had tested positive for the virus.The individual was potentially infectious at school on Nov. 26 and 27.

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Wildfire season adding complex layer to COVID-19, says Interior Health

COVID-19.With the Christie Mountain wildfire raging in the background, Interior Health said on Friday it is taking every precaution possible to ensure patient safety.When the fire broke out on Tuesday and quickly exploded in size, an evacuation order affecting 319 properties was quickly issued. That was followed by an evacuation alert for nearly 3,700 properties in Penticton.

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Okanagan-Skaha school district plans return to classes amid coronavirus pandemic

Ministry of Education’s directive to organize staff, teachers and students into learning groups, or cohorts. Masks to play ‘significant role’ in B.C.

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‘Lobster on the Run’ fundraiser to raise money for new splash pad at Skaha park

Volunteer group hosts fundraiser for Okanagan Rail Trail “You can pre-order your meals and come and pick it up, we will put it in the trunk of your car or in the back of an SUV and it’s a chance to go online to see our auction and 50/50,” said event chairman Don Michiel.“You can buy some beer and wine at Bogners as you drive through the Bogners parking lot.”Supporters can pre-order a Nova Scotia lobster feast from Bogner’s of Penticton restaurant to eat at home or enjoy at the beach. There will also be chicken or plant-based meals available, organizers said.Each meal comes with salads and sides.

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Coronavirus: Penticton’s speedway wants green light to host larger crowds

With large gatherings ruled out in B.C.

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Breweries for it, but IHA against booze on beach project in Penticton

Wednesday, June 3, and ended Saturday, July 4, will be back before city council this week.On Tuesday, the city will review the project, though city staff will recommend that it be allowed to continue until Oct. 15.City staff in #Penticton are recommending @cityofpenticton extend the bylaw allowing public drinking in designated spaces for the rest of summer.

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‘It’s like a jail’: Okanagan seniors in care eager for more freedoms amid COVID-19

coronavirus pandemic.“I’d like to be out free like we used to be,” he told Global News. “It’s like a jail, we can’t go anywhere.”Being unable to leave the property or see family members in person for several months is taking its toll.

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Coronavirus: Penticton business gives away groceries

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The owner and employees that helped out enjoyed the experience so much that they are considering a similar project near Thanksgiving.

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Coronavirus: Penticton arts group must vacate historic Shatford building

It’s one of Penticton, B.C.’s most important heritage buildings.

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Coronavirus: Motorcyclists spread joy at Penticton retirement centre

Roaring through the streets of the South Okanagan, going from retirement home to retirement home, a group of bikers is determined to spread some cheer.

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Coronavirus: Penticton Farmers’ Market plans for reopening

One of the most popular farmers markets in the Okanagan Valley is preparing to reopen its outdoor market after a delayed start due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: New Okanagan-developed app tracks physical distancing between employees

A new app has been created in the Okanagan to help companies around the world enforce physical distancing between their employees.

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Coronavirus: Penticton ponders booze on the beach

Would you like to crack a beer or sip on a glass of wine at a Penticton beach this summer?

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Economic recovery task force asks City of Penticton to relax patio regulations, remove permit costs amid COVID-19

The City of Penticton’s economic recovery task force is looking to city council for support to relax patio regulations and remove permit costs amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Okanagan connection leads to large N95 mask donation from school in China

Donations are pouring in, including from overseas, after the organization representing primary care providers in the South Okanagan issued a public appeal for personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Coronavirus: Penticton community market vendors demand full refund after cancellation

A dispute is brewing between community market vendors and the Downtown Penticton Association (DPA) over refunds in the wake of the event’s cancellation.

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Penticton Farmers’ Market moves online with ‘health and safety’ of community in mind

Penticton Farmers’ Market’s website is now up and running after technical difficulties thwarted its launch last weekend.

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Coronavirus: Penticton’s community market cancelled, farmers’ market shifts online

In the wake of an order to restrict outdoor markets to fresh food only in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19, organizers of the community market in downtown Penticton have decided to cancel the 2020 season.

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Penticton arena now being used for COVID-19 testing

Testing for the novel coronavirus is now being conducted at the McLaren Park arena in Penticton.

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Peach Fest cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

For the first time since 1947, Penticton will not be holding its annual summer Peach Festival.

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Peach Fest, Ironman among possible cancellations as Penticton mayor eyes the challenges ahead in 2020

As the warm breeze begins to wander through the peach and apricot blossoms in the South Okanagan, it’s usually when the first tourists also begin to blow into town.

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Coronavirus: Penticton school hamper program sees spike in demand as pandemic continues

In classroom instruction may be suspended, but Penticton Secondary School and Princess Margaret Secondary are hubs of activity.

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Coronavirus: Out-of-work chef hired to reopen Penticton soup kitchen

A Red Seal Chef, who was laid off due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, has found new employment at Penticton’s soup kitchen, which reopened on Friday following a four-day closure.

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Coronavirus: Penticton cracks down on social-distancing rule breakers

The City of Penticton says it’s cracking down on people and businesses who don’t follow social-distancing rules, now that bylaw officers have new powers to enforce public health orders to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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